What a bunch of turkeys!!I am so incredibly thankful for my family! Just look at this lot, they are silly, sweet, gracious and fun. I know I'm blogging about Thanksgiving and it's practically Valentine's Day, but not a day goes by where I don't find myself thinking how lucky I am to have such a great family. And yes, in particular I'm talking about my little boys who are just so adorable, but it also applies to everyone else in my family whom I love so much. I actually keep track of what I am thankful for every day on my calendar. Sometimes it's as ridiculous as gingerbread biscotti cookies (which are really friggin' good!), sometimes it's the sound of the wind on the palm trees as I nurse Tristan to sleep, usually it has something to do with Tristan and Tyler and how cute they are and how I absolutely love, love, love being their mama and watching them grow up. It's the most important thing in the world, and I'm ever so thankful that I get to be part of their lives.
Enough with the mushy stuff, mama! I want my turkey dinner! We definitely don't have problems with finicky eaters at our house. Tristan is a chow-hound and I love how he just opens his mouth like a little bird waiting for a wonderful surprise. I found myself this Thanksgiving wanting to let him experience each and every dish- including pumpkin pie - whereas I was much more conservative with Tyler (I wanted to make sure Tyto could handle all the foods individually first, then make sure he was up to the task of the different textures, etc.). Tristan got his fair share of sweet potatoes and a little turkey, which because he didn't even have any teeth at the time had to be blended and then gummed, but from the "uummmm, ummmm, ummmmm" sounds he was making, he didn't mind. Next year should be even more fun!
Did the Vikings have a Thanksgiving dinner?
Playtime at the park. We don't get the typical Thanksgiving weather, but this day was nice and crisp (probably a chilly 60 degrees!). This photo depicts one of the rare occasions that Tristan isn't eating leaves, grass or sand and Tyler isn't on the swings.
Nana and Papa (and Uncle Ed, too!) were with us for Thanksgiving so we took the ferry one day over to Catalina to visit some friends. Tyler couldn't wait for the ferry, he thought it was so cool but was scared to death of going outside and really didn't like being close to the windows, either. He was, however, very content to sit in his seat and eat plenty of snacks. He still talks about the snacks to this day!
Tristan was loving the boat ride, too, and charmed everyone who would sneak a peek at him.
Back at the beach, I tried to get some decent shots of the boys for our Christmas picture, but it was like herding cats. One would look cute and the other would look dopey. Then they would reverse it. Did they choriograph that? Finally, I got this shot which I liked, they are probably both making faces, squinting, or something else, but they still look adorable. Hopefully not all of our shots in the future will be of our backs.
Papa loved spending time with both boys and they in returned hanging with Papa!
Tristan gets a chuckle out of Nana and his rolly-polly ball.
"Dude, go get the potatoe chips, I've got the munchies. I'll hold down the fort."
Uncle Ed went with us to the Redondo Beach Christmas festival. The anticipation for Santa was palpable with Tyler. He is still talking about Christmas every day and it's now February! The wonder and amazement in Tyto's eyes when he sees Santa is priceless.
Did the Vikings have a Thanksgiving dinner? 
Playtime at the park. We don't get the typical Thanksgiving weather, but this day was nice and crisp (probably a chilly 60 degrees!). This photo depicts one of the rare occasions that Tristan isn't eating leaves, grass or sand and Tyler isn't on the swings. 
Nana and Papa (and Uncle Ed, too!) were with us for Thanksgiving so we took the ferry one day over to Catalina to visit some friends. Tyler couldn't wait for the ferry, he thought it was so cool but was scared to death of going outside and really didn't like being close to the windows, either. He was, however, very content to sit in his seat and eat plenty of snacks. He still talks about the snacks to this day! 
Tristan was loving the boat ride, too, and charmed everyone who would sneak a peek at him.
Back at the beach, I tried to get some decent shots of the boys for our Christmas picture, but it was like herding cats. One would look cute and the other would look dopey. Then they would reverse it. Did they choriograph that? Finally, I got this shot which I liked, they are probably both making faces, squinting, or something else, but they still look adorable. Hopefully not all of our shots in the future will be of our backs. 
Papa loved spending time with both boys and they in returned hanging with Papa!
Tristan gets a chuckle out of Nana and his rolly-polly ball.
"Dude, go get the potatoe chips, I've got the munchies. I'll hold down the fort."
Uncle Ed went with us to the Redondo Beach Christmas festival. The anticipation for Santa was palpable with Tyler. He is still talking about Christmas every day and it's now February! The wonder and amazement in Tyto's eyes when he sees Santa is priceless. 
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